The application of PMA (propylene glycol methyl ether acetate) as a silicone resin solvent in the coating industry is promoting the technological upgrading of the industry with its unique molecular structure and environmental protection properties.The synergistic effects of ether bonds, carbonyl groups and ester groups in its molecules make it capable of both polar and non-polar dissolution. The dissolution parameters cover 18-25 (MPa)^½, which can efficiently dissolve various polymers such as silicone resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, etc., making it an ideal substitute for traditional toxic solvents (such as toluene and xylene).
Core application scenarios and performance advantages
Adaptation of high-end coating system
PMA performs well in nitrocellulose coatings, amino alkyd coatings, and polyurethane coatings.For example, in the original automobile paint, PMA can improve the smoothness of the varnish by more than 30%, increase the gloss of the paint film by 15%-20% (ASTM D523 standard), and reduce defects such as orange peel and pinholes.Its moderate volatilization rate (boiling point 146-149℃) ensures that the construction window period is extended, and the use of leveling agent can further optimize the flatness of the coating film.
Breakthrough in water-based coating technology
In view of the dispersion problem of water-based silicone resin coatings, PMA can significantly improve the stability of the system through hydrophilic modification (such as the introduction of hydroxyl or carboxyl groups).Experimental data show that after the modified PMA is combined with surfactants, the water-based coating is stored for 72 hours without stratification, and the water resistance of the coating film is increased by 40%, which meets the high requirements of new energy vehicle battery packs for insulating coatings.
Environmental regulations drive substitution
The PMA toxicity threshold is 100ppm, there is no risk of reproductive toxicity, and it complies with REACH and China's hazardous chemicals regulations.In East China, electronic-grade PMA (purity≥99.99%) has fully replaced ethylene glycol ether solvents for cleaning linewidth photoresists below 1µm, and the metal ion content is controlled below 1ppb to support chip manufacturing in the 28nm process.
Technological innovation and market trends
Through differential pressure thermally coupled distillation technology, domestic enterprises have reduced the energy consumption of 10,000-ton PMA plants by 55% and reduced carbon emissions to 0.8kg Co₂/kg, promoting industrialization and amplifying energy-saving effects by 12%.It is expected that the scale of China's PMA market will exceed 5 billion yuan in 2030, of which the demand for automotive coatings and electronic chemicals will account for 62%, and the application of new energy vehicles and 5G base stations will become the main growth poles.
Operation specification and safety control
PMA storage needs to be controlled at a temperature of <30℃ to avoid coexistence with strong oxidants. The biodegradable method is recommended for waste liquid treatment (the decomposition rate is 95% in 72 hours).Through the research and development of PMA modified formulas, coating industry clusters such as Suizhou have realized the polarity matching with acrylic resins and alkyd resins, which has increased the flexibility of the coating film by 25% and the adhesion has reached Level 0 (GB/T 9286 standard).
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